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U.S. scientists, unaccustomed to shock-and-awe political assaults, are reeling from President Donald Trump’s executive orders on DEI, gender and other subjects.

“Common sense” is what’s known to scholars as a “lay epistemology,” or how regular people make sense of the world. We don’t rely on statistical evidence or expert research while we’re buying lettuce or driving in traffic. Instead, we’re guided by direct experience, emotions and intuition.

The University of Delaware’s Blue Hen Poll was sent out the day after the 2024 presidential election and received answers from just over 1,000 randomly selected students, staff and faculty.

UD promotes civic engagement ahead of election and beyond

Dannagal Young, professor and director of UD’s Center for Political Communication, appeared on the syndicated show “Battleground,” hosted by S.E. Cupp, to talk about racist remarks made by a comedian at a recent Donald Trump rally.

Delaware Debates provided powerful experiential learning opportunities for UD student Casey Nyman, others

Democrats look set to sweep all of the major statewide races in Delaware this November, according to a new poll from the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication (CPC). Democratic candidates are being boosted by a large gender gap in vote preference and strong support from Independent voters.

Many voters hold misperceptions about abortion, a new study from the Center for Political Communication (CPC) at the University of Delaware shows. This finding has implications for the coming election, given that a majority of registered voters say the issue of abortion will be “very important” for determining how they vote. And in 10 states, voters will weigh in directly on ballot measures to set abortion policy. The information voters have about abortion may shape their behavior on election day.

NPR host Leila Fadel speaks at UD for World Press Freedom Day

Sharing dreams and fears, students reflect on shaping their futures amidst uncertainty